Spicy Thai Basil Chicken Stir Fry (Pad Kra Pao)

A quick and flavorful Thai Basil Chicken Stir Fry (Pad Kra Pao) recipe made with ground chicken, fresh basil, chili, garlic, and a savory-sweet sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes!
Spicy Thai Basil Chicken Stir Fry (Pad Kra Pao)
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Instructions


1.

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce (if using), brown sugar, dark soy sauce (if using), and water. Set aside.

2.

Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add garlic and chilies, stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

3.

Add ground chicken and shallot (if using). Break the chicken apart with a spatula and stir-fry until cooked through and browned, about 5-7 minutes.

4.

Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and coat the chicken.

5.

Remove from heat and stir in the Thai basil leaves until they are wilted.

6.

Serve immediately over cooked rice. Top with a fried egg, if desired.


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Notes


1.

Adjust the amount of chili to your spice preference.

2.

For a milder flavor, remove the seeds from the chilies before chopping.

3.

Thai basil has a slightly anise-like flavor. If you can't find it, you can substitute it with regular basil, but the flavor will be different.

4.

Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

5.

Add other vegetables like bell peppers or green beans for extra nutrients and texture, if desired.

6.

Consider adding lime juice to the sauce for a more acidic flavor profile, using about a tablespoon

Category


• Main Course (Thai)

Keywords


Thai basil chicken Pad Kra Pao Stir fry Asian cuisine Spicy Chicken recipe Quick dinner

Dietary


Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free soy sauce) Dairy-Free

Calories Per Serving


• Approximately 350-400

Cook Time


• 15 minutes (Easy)

Total Time


• 25 minutes

Equipment


  • • Wok or large skillet
  • • Cutting board
  • • Knife
  • • Measuring spoons and cups

Approx. Cost


• 10-15

Ingredients


Chicken

  • • 1 pound Ground chicken (Can substitute with ground turkey or pork)

Aromatics

  • • 4-6 cloves Garlic (Minced)
  • • 2-3 Thai chilies (Finely chopped (adjust to your spice preference))
  • • 1 Shallot (Thinly sliced (optional))

Sauce

  • • 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (Use gluten-free if needed)
  • • 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce (Can substitute with hoisin sauce or vegetarian oyster sauce)
  • • 1 tablespoon Fish sauce (Optional, adds umami flavor)
  • • 1 tablespoon Brown sugar (Or palm sugar)
  • • 1 teaspoon Dark soy sauce (For color (optional))
  • • 2 tablespoons Water (To adjust consistency)

Other

  • • 2 cups Thai basil leaves (Also known as holy basil)
  • • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil (For stir-frying)
  • • As needed Cooked rice (For serving)
  • • 1 Egg (Fried egg (optional, for serving))

Variations


  • • Jasmine rice
  • • Cucumber salad
  • • Thai iced tea
  • • Spring rolls